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Looking for last-minute gift ideas? Put these hot tickets under the tree for shows coming to town next month.

For the kids: Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo Makes Music,” coming Jan. 16-18 to Memorial Auditorium. All seats are reserved from $14 to $24 plus convenience fees. (Tickets required for children 1 and older; discounts for military and groups of 10 or more.)

For the Broadway dreamer:

“Hairspray,” the Tony Awardwinning Best Musical, coming to Memorial Auditorium for two shows Jan. 31 and Feb.1. All seats are reserved from $32.50 to $50 plus convenience fees.

To purchase tickets for either show, call 642-TIXS, go online to www.ChattanoogaOnStage.com or visit the box office at 399 McCallie Ave. For group sales, call 413-1857.